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Block file printing from Google Docs

Block Print on Google Docs

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Printing sensitive documents creates physical security risks including unauthorized document distribution, dumpster diving attacks, and loss of data control once information leaves digital systems.
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Create a print policy to Block printing Google Docs.

Affected Companies:
Wells Fargo
Dpp Law
Kaiser Permanente
Blogs:
How to Lock a Google Doc & prevent editing, copy, prints, sharing - LockLizard Printed data can lead to unintentional leaks if documents are not secured - WeLiveSecurity Geisinger, Kaiser Permanente, 35 Others Impacted By Third-Party Vendor Data Breach - HealthITSecurity

Example Policy

Screenshot for Block Print on Google Docs

Follow These Steps

  1. Click on Launch Attack Simulation button
  2. Try printing any document from google docs
  3. With SQRX enabled, print action will be blocked

Details

Disabling the ability to print sensitive documents from cloud platforms prevents data from leaving digital controls and bypassing monitoring systems. Printing creates unmonitored, uncontrolled physical copies that can be easily misplaced, shared, or stolen. By restricting print functionality, organizations reduce the risk of physical data leakage while maintaining oversight through digital document protections.

Impact

Without print restrictions, sensitive information can be distributed as hard copies, where traditional security tools (like DLP or access logs) no longer apply. This exposes organizations to risks such as unauthorized distribution, insider leaks, and loss of control over confidential information. Blocking print ensures sensitive documents remain within controlled digital environments, strengthening compliance, protecting intellectual property, and mitigating insider-driven leaks.